Did you know that most people assume no one notices their own hands, but in fact hands are one of the first things we look at on other people? It’s a double standard that we naturally operate with because we rarely look at our own hands. But as you’re out and about today, see how many times you do in deed notice other people’s hands as they take your food order, handle your return or purchase, drive the car you’re a passenger in, check their phone messages, show you a photo on their phone or sit across the table from you ..read more

I like to travel in comfort, but I also want to look stylish and put together while I’m on the go. I’ve learned to pack and wear a few key pieces that help me put together stylish vacation outfits that also feel good and travel well. Whether you’re planning for a road trip or packing for a flight this spring, include these elevated, casual spring travel essentials for guaranteed good style. This post contains affiliate links ..read more

While I’m a huge proponent of keeping abreast of the current styles, I actually think you can wear absolutely anything you want to on your body and look stunningly beautiful, whether your outfit is particularly stylish or not. The key? Confidence. Yes, confidence is one of the most beautiful things you will put on today, and it can make or break your outfit. So let’s talk about the beauty of confidence and how to develop it ..read more

I’m a firm believer in putting at least a little effort into your appearance each day, even if you’re just home and doing nothing much. Changing out of sleepwear and into something coordinated makes me feel more competent and helps me to engage with others, even if it’s just my husband. Getting dressed for my day boosts my spirits and helps me to be more productive, too. To that end I like to employ a little accountability and share my daily outfits on Friday ..read more

Are you escaping the snow and freezing temperatures for palm trees and white sand? You lucky thing! I’m trading in our Ohio winter weather for a week amidst the cacti and mountains of Arizona later this month. But even if you’re not getting away for a warm weather retreat, you’ll love these beautiful resort-worthy dresses. You can wear these lightweight, colorful frocks this spring and through the summer to give you those vacation vibes no matter where you are ..read more

It’s warming up nicely this week in Cincinnati, but I’m weather wise enough to know that winter is not over. Far from it. Still, since the retailers have been steadily introducing their early spring lines lately, I am starting to turn more of my focus to styling for spring. In fact, in tomorrow’s YouTube video we’ll check out some of the most wearable spring trends and how to incorporate them into your wardrobe. But before we do that, let’s style another winter classic…the black turtleneck sweater ..read more

Happy Monday! Before we get any further into February, we need to take a look at a few of our favorite things from January, 2025. It turns out my readers love to see what others are buying and what I’m enjoying. So pour something refreshing to drink and let’s settle in to look at a few of our top sellers at Dressed for My Day, as well as a few of my favorite things ..read more

Happy Friday! It’s been sort of an unofficial beauty week here at Dressed for My Day. I’ve been sharing all of my current body and skin favorites. Monday I posted my current body care routine, including the new dry brush I’m loving. Tuesday I highlighted my current morning skincare regimen, spilling the beans on how much I paid for this exquisite moisturizer. And Thursday I shared my evening skincare routine, which culminates with this must-have oil ..read more

Hello and welcome to Dressed for My Day. While I generally like to focus on fashions and style tips for women over 50 here, every once in a while I do like to tiptoe into the area of beauty. There’s definitely more to getting dressed for our day than putting on a cute outfit. Makeup, skincare and haircare help complete the package. So this week I’m sharing the products for body, skin and hair care that I’m loving ..read more

Having a manageable and effective skincare routine has been important to me since I was a teenager. I like to use the best products that I can for my current skincare needs, and I make sure I use them consistently. That’s why I like to keep the process streamlined and the products to a minimum. Today I’m sharing my current morning skincare routine and I’ll share the products I use in the evenings later in the week ..read more